8 December 2021 - The work of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions - Oral evidence

Purpose of the session

The Secretary of State, who will appear alongside DWP Permanent Secretary Peter Schofield, is likely to be asked about a wide range of topics including the Government's Plan for Jobs and how it is supporting people affected by the pandemic back into work.

There may also be questions about the impact of the removal of the Universal Credit £20 a week uplift and the progress being made on UC rollout.

Dr Coffey could also be asked about the Government's response to the Committee's report on the disability employment gap and the children in poverty report.